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Thursday, December 31, 2015

Thankfully, the fog from this morning has lifted and the weather is cooperating for fireworks and festivities. If you’re heading out to celebrate New Year’s Eve, dress for temperatures in the 30s around the time of the ball drop.YEAR IN REVIEW

2015 was a wild ride. This December will go down as the warmest on record by a large margin. But do you remember February? Not only was it the coldest February on record, but it was the coldest month ever recorded in Connecticut. After a snowy start to the year, 2015 ended on a dry note, 6-7” below average for Windsor Locks and Bridgeport with a moderate drought statewide. So what’s in store to start off 2016?

Party animals!

WINTER COLD BUT NO SNOW FOR SKIIERS

Looking ahead, we have a real dose of winter cold lined up for early next week. On Monday and/or Tuessday high temperatures will only be in the 20s with lows in the 10s and even single digits for some of the coolest spots. BUT still no snow for the skiers and snowboarders outside of the chance for a few flurries here or there.

From everyone here on the FOX61 Weather Watch team, have a very Happy New Year! Thank you so much for your support and trust.

Forecast Details:

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Midnight Temp: 30-35. Low: 27-32

Friday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance for a late day snow shower or flurry, mainly in northern Connecticut. High: Low 40s.

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Most of the state is safe from ice concerns tonight. But temperatures in parts northern Connecticut are still around or below freezing. With areas of drizzle and mist, a fine layer of ice can get deposited on trees and surfaces. Treated roads should be fine for the most part. The big concern is really untreated side streets, your front steps, back deck…etc. Temperatures are expected to hold steady and even slowly rise towards daybreak. Hopefully (it will be a close call), temperatures will climb above freezing when steadier rain arrives later tonight, towards 11 PM – 1AM.

MILDER FOR NEW YEARS EVE!

This December will go down as the warmest on record by a landslide! Temperatures were an impressive 10+ degrees above average for the month. So it makes sense that the last day of the month (and year) should also be above average. With high temperatures in the 40s and developing sunshine, we will be able to melt away some of the leftover ice from our first winter storm. If you’re heading out to celebrate New Year’s Eve, dress for temperatures in the 30s around the time of the ball drop.

WINTER COLD BUT NO SNOW FOR SKIIERS

Looking ahead, we have a real dose of winter cold lined up for early next week. On Monday high temperatures will only be in the 20s with lows in the 10s and even single digits for some of the coolest spots. BUT still no snow for the skiers and snowboarders outside of the chance for a few flurries here or there.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

These days record warmth is so common, NOT breaking a record
may garner more attention. The next few days will “cooler”. But while
temperatures will stay below record territory, they will still remain well
above average for this time of year. Wednesday looks calm with plenty of
sunshine. Clouds and rain return Thursday with the steadiest and heaviest
arriving in the afternoon and evening. A
real taste of winter cold arrives this weekend with some towns struggling in
the 30s for high temperatures. We may even see a few snowflakes flying through the
air this weekend. But the long range models suggest the cool-down is
short-lived with 50s & 60s approaching Christmas. Our chances of a white
Christmas are looking bleak!

Friday, November 27, 2015

Record Warmth was recorded this Black Friday! The Hartford
area set a new high temperature record of 67 degrees. That beats the old record
of 64 set back in 1976. It was close for
Bridgeport with a high temperature of 60 degrees. But the old record still
stands at 62 set in 1999 and 2013.

But this was just a one day warm-up! Temperatures will begin
a downward slide this weekend. Sunday is the better of the two weekend days
which is great for people traveling home after Thanksgiving weekend. Saturday will not be a total wash-out. But we’re
looking at mainly overcast skies and the chance for a few showers or even a
period of light rain. Monday will be the coolest over the next week or so with
some towns struggling to hit 40 degrees! Rain moves back in Tuesday and
Wednesday.

Forecast Details:

Tonight:
Increasing clouds, mild. Low: 45-50.

Tomorrow: Cloudy
with the chance for a few showers or a period of light rain. High: 50-55.

Friday, October 30, 2015

New Englanders are a little wary around Halloween. Festivities
were postponed or canceled for many in 2011 (October nor’easter) and 2012 (Hurricane
Sandy). Luckily, there’s nothing spooky about the forecast this year! Sunshine
will blend with some high clouds in the afternoon on Saturday with highs in the
mid-upper 50s. For sunset Trick-or-treaters, temperatures will start near 50 degrees
before falling through the 40s.

You get an extra hour of sleep Sunday morning (horray) as we
“fall back” one hour Sunday at 2AM. Sunday will start off cloudy with a slight
chance for a sprinkle. Then clouds will break for some sun with highs in the
lower 60s. Sunday is the start of a slow warming trend that will continue
through the end of next week accompanied by a long dry stretch of weather.

Forecast Details:

Tonight: Clear,
frosty. Low: 28-35.

Tomorrow: Happy
Halloween! Sunshine mixing with some high clouds in the afternoon. High: 53-56.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

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Thursday, October 8, 2015

There could be a sneaky thunderstorm with gusty (maybe even damaging winds) tomorrow. It's a fairly low probability but the threat isn't zero. So just keep an eye on the weather. Good news, we dry out just in time for the weekend!

Tonight: Becoming
mostly cloudy. Low: 50-55.

Tomorrow: Becoming
mostly cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. Warmer and a bit more humid
with an isolated thunderstorm possible in the afternoon. High: 70-74.

Saturday: Early
clouds break for sunshine. Cooler. High: 60-65.

Sunday: Mostly
sunny. High: 65-68.

Monday: Mostly
sunny, warmer. High: 70-73.

Tuesday: A mix of
sun and clouds, chance for a shower or two. High: 67-70.

Friday, September 18, 2015

The last weekend of summer is here and our unusual stretch of September warmth continues one more day.

Saturday will feature warm and moderately humid condition with areas of fog early in the morning. The fog will burn off by mid-late morning, allowing for the sunshine to break-out and temperatures to reach into the low 80s.
Sunday will be cooler as the cold front will approach the region and linger off-shore. There is a chance for a shower or sprinkle in spots in the morning. But most towns will stay dry.

Winds will switch out of the northwest, transporting more seasonable September temperatures with highs in the 70s and low temperatures dropping into the 40s at times early next week.
Our weather next week will continue to stay dry and pleasant with plenty of sunshine and seasonable temperatures.

The high pressure ridge continues to keep the rains away with dry conditions into the first day of fall which begins Wednesday, September 23 at 4:21 a.m.

Monday, September 14, 2015

We won the weather lottery! High pressure will settle in and
make itself comfortable over New England this week bringing warm sunny days and
comfortable nights with low humidity. A warming trend will keep temperatures
5-10 degrees above average for this time of year, with highs in the low-to-mid
80s. Obviously Mother Nature will not help water your lawn or garden. That’s
our job this week. A cold front will bring change on Sunday with the chance for
a few showers followed by a cool-down.

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Thursday night's cold front will bring a limited amount of rain, but a seemingly limitless amount of drier air from the north. Clouds Friday morning will break for sun as the front moves out. Temperatures will struggle to hit 80 degrees. That's downright chilly compared to recent days!

We’re full of sunshine and no rain through the holiday weekend, as we slowly warm-up. Low 80s Saturday, mid 80s Sunday, Near 90 by Labor Day! The humidity remains in check until Tuesday when the combination of heat and humidity will once again make it feel more like the middle of July rather than early September. A late summer heat-wave is possible Monday - Wednesday inland before temps start to cool off again.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Hit or miss showers and thunderstorms are possible through midnight when a cold front will sweep through the region and bring some big changes! We are not expecting any severe weather. But torrential rain could cause some brief poor drainage flooding. After two weeks of a steamy air mass, less humid air finally streams in overnight and sticks around the next few days. Get ready for a gorgeous stretch of weather!

Wednesday through Friday will have a comfortable feel to the air. There will be abundant sunshine, temperatures around 80 degrees, and low humidity.
A warming trend will start this weekend with the humidity slowly building back in. Summer heat returns! Especially next week when temperatures could approach 90 degrees.

While we are looking at a great week of weather for outdoor plans, if you need rain for the lawn or garden, you’re out of luck. Rain remains absent through the weekend into the early part of next week.

Thursday, August 13, 2015

A warming trend will
begin on Friday, culminating in another heat wave early next week. Friday looks nearly perfect with abundant
sunshine and low humidity.

Saturday will turn more humid as the day progresses
with partly cloudy skies. There is a slight chance for a shower late in the day
from an approaching cold front. But most of the state will stay dry so feel
free to make your outdoor plans.

Some towns could approach 90 Saturday. But 90s
are more likely Sunday through Tuesday of next week.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

The Perseid meteor
shower peaks early Thursday morning and you can watch it right here in
Connecticut. All you have to do is look up!!

This is a great year
for the annual display because the peak of the meteor shower coincides with an
almost new moon (the opposite of a full moon).
That means less light pollution in the sky and more darkness to help
find “shooting stars”.

The Perseid
meteor shower is really just debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle which has been
orbiting the sun for centuries. As debris collides with the earth’s atmosphere
at 140,000 mph, the debris heats up to 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat
causes the long lived streaks you see in the sky. On a good night you can see
one meteor a minute.

Time:
After midnight – before sunrise Thursday.

Where: Away from city lights. Although meteors will appear to originate
from the constellation Perseus in the northeastern sky, you can see them just
by looking up!

Monday, August 10, 2015

Humidity rises through the evening tonight with periods of
much needed rain on Tuesday. That rain will come down heavy at times with embedded
thunderstorms possible too. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will last
through the evening commute before tapering off.

We really do need the rain. Check out the levels of rivers
and streams across the state. Most are running below normal or “much below
normal”.

We’re also running a 3”-4” rainfall deficit when you look at
the last 30 days.

1”-2” of rain is possible for most of the state with some
locally higher/lower amounts.

That’s not enough for flash flooding for a
majority of the state (which as you can see from the graphic below would need
to be more than 3.5” over a 3 hour period).
That threshold is lower in southern Fairfield County where you will find
the only Flash Flood Watch in the state right now.

That being said, flooding is still possible for poor drainage areas/low lying areas if the ground doesn't absorb incoming rain fast enough in some spots.

It turns less humid on Wednesday with the chance for a pop
up afternoon shower or thunderstorm.
Thursday looks awesome. The humidity drops even further with lots of
sun. There is a chance for afternoon
showers or thunderstorms looking ahead to Saturday.

Tonight:
Increasing clouds, chance for a shower or two late. Low: 65-70.

Friday, August 7, 2015

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Part 1: Before my weathercast

A big offshore storm will miss us this weekend. That’s good
news with only 4 precious summer weekends left (but who is counting). Both days
will feature low humidity with partly to mostly sunny skies. If I had to get
picky Saturday will feature a bit more sun and slightly milder temperatures
than Sunday (by a degree or two). For those of you who want rain for the lawn
or garden, Tuesday looks promising. Humidity returns too with scattered showers
and a period of heavy rain possible.

Tonight: Partly
cloudy. Low: 55-65.

Tomorrow: Mostly
sunny, low humidity. High: 82-85.

Sunday: Partly
cloudy, pleasant. High: 80-85.

Monday:
Increasing clouds. High: 80-85.

Tuesday: Cloudy
and humid with showers or periods of rain. Rain could be heavy later in the day
or at night. High: 73-78.

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

After 8 days of summer heat (and humidity at times), cooler air
is on the way. No more 90s! Wednesday
will start off with bright sunshine. But clouds will bubble up throughout the
afternoon as a weak cold front moves through. There is a chance for an isolated
shower or thunderstorm. But a vast majority of the state will stay dry.
Thursday looks gorgeous with lots of sunshine and low humidity. We’re still
watching the chance for rain Friday or Saturday. But the storm could miss to
the south.

Tonight: Chance
for an early shower or storm in spots. Low: 60-67.

Tomorrow: Sunshine
mixing with some afternoon clouds. Less humid and not as warm as recent days.
High: 82-86.

Thursday: Mostly
sunny, cooler. High: 78-83.

Friday: A mix of
clouds and sun. Still watching a storm to our south which could bring some rain
if it gets any closer. High: 75-80.

Saturday: Partly
sunny. Watching a storm to our south that could bring showers if it gets any
closer. High: 75-80.

Monday, August 3, 2015

This warm/hot stretch of summer weather is almost over!
Tuesday will be the last day with near 90 degree heat before temperatures
tumble.

The change in the weather will arrive in the wake of a cold
front that could trigger some thunderstorms.
There are two chances for storms on Tuesday. One early in the morning
(before/around daybreak) and another in the mid-afternoon. Both rounds of thunderstorms will be hit or
miss. But anything that develops could be strong to severe. Gusty/damaging
winds are the biggest threats.

Wednesday and Thursday look good with cooler temperatures and
less humidity than recent days. But wet weather returns Friday and Saturday
with showers or even a period of steady heavier rainfall. We’ll be tracking the timing closely as we
know our summer weekends in New England are oh, so precious!

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Great sleeping weather is on the weather menu again tonight.
So crack open those windows and give the A/C a break.

Friday starts off sunny. But clouds will bubble up in the afternoon
as disturbance swings through Southern New England. A shower or thunderstorm is
possible in a few towns with the chance for small hail. Saturday looks like the
pick of the weekend with partly cloudy skies. Sunday isn’t a washout. But there
is a chance for a few morning showers or an afternoon thunderstorm.

If you are a fan of the 80s with low humidity, enjoy the
next several days. Heat builds with 90s in the forecast by Tuesday or Wednesday.
A heat wave is in the forecast!

Tonight: Clearing,
comfy sleeping weather. Low: 55-60.

Tomorrow: Sunshine
mixing with afternoon clouds. Slight chance for a shower or thunderstorm in the
afternoon. But most towns will stay dry. High: 82-84.

Saturday: Partly
to mostly sunny. High: 82-85.

Sunday: Mostly
cloudy. Chance for showers in the morning. Then a shower or thunderstorm in spots
during the afternoon. High: 79-82.

Friday, July 17, 2015

The humidity makes a comeback this weekend. A warm front
will keep skies mostly cloudy on Saturday along with the chance for a shower or
two. There’s no need to cancel outdoor
plans. But keep in mind that you may have to step inside briefly if a shower
moves over your town.

While Saturday is not a wash out, there’s no question
that Sunday is a better beach day. You may want to start reserving your spot in
the sand now. We could hit 90 degrees (or warmer) for the first time this
summer! There is a chance for an isolated late day storm on Sunday. But most
towns will stay dry. There is a better
chance for thunderstorms Sunday night and Monday. Some could be strong,
followed by less humid conditions on Tuesday.

Summer heat remains into the
middle of next week with temperatures flirting with 90 degrees several days in
a row.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Scattered downpours and patchy fog are in store for tonight with lows around 70 degrees.Wednesday will remain humid with temperatures around 80 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms will be more widespread than they were on Tuesday. While we are not expecting severe weather, any storm that develops has the potential to cause some minor poor drainage flooding. Most of the storms will fire up in the late morning through the afternoon. By the evening commute showers will be tapering or ending with some clearing possible late day.Gorgeous weather returns on Thursday and Friday, with sunshine, low humidity, and temperatures around 80. While a warm up is possible this weekend, so is the threat for some wet weather. There is still a lot of uncertainty for Sunday. We'll keep you posted!Forecast Details:
Tonight: Scattered showers, mild, patchy fog. Low temperatures near 70.Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy, humid with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Storms will not be severe but could cause minor flooding. High temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s.Thursday: Mostly sunny, less humid and pleasant. High temperatures in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.Friday: Mostly sunny, pleasant. High temperatures in the low 80s.Saturday: Partly cloudy. High temperatures in the low to mid 80s. Chance for a shower or thunderstorm in the evening.Sunday: A mix of clouds and sun. Chance for a shower or thunderstorm. High temperatures in the 80s.

Friday, July 3, 2015

Clouds will fill the sky along with fireworks this Fourth of
July. A storm approaching from the south will be just close enough to fire off
a shower or two. But not every town will see one. The clouds will hold back
temperatures with highs in the low 70s for most. Luckily, that storm will be departing around
sunset. That means fireworks displays
should go off without a hitch. Sunday is much better with lots of sun, low humidity
and high temperatures in the 80s. No doubt beaches will be packed!

Friday, June 26, 2015

A windswept soaking rain will impact the weekend. But the timing of the heaviest rain will help
salvage some of our outdoor plans. Saturday looks mainly dry with the chance
for shower late in the day. Some towns
will remain dry until Saturday night when steadier rain moves in, coming down
heavy at times. Early Sunday morning is a soaker with a few lingering showers
through the rest of the day. Some
brightening or breaks of sun are possible in the afternoon. A warming trend
arrives next week.

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Friday will start off cloudy with the chance for a shower or
two (mainly in the morning). Some
clearing is possible in the afternoon, especially late day. This weekend will feature a period of heavy
rain and cooler than average temperatures. But at least it won’t be a total
wash out. Saturday morning looks dry with the chance for a few afternoon
showers. Luckily, the heaviest rain
holds off until Saturday night. Early
heavy rain Sunday will taper to scattered showers for the rest of the day.

Tonight: Shower
or two. Low: Low to mid 60s.

Tomorrow: Chance
for a few showers, mainly in the morning. Clouds break for some afternoon
sunshine. High: mid 70s to around 80 degrees.

Monday, June 22, 2015

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday
afternoon. The greatest threat will be from 1 – 7 pm with damaging winds, large
hail and vivid lightning. There is also a chance for a tornado somewhere in New
England thanks to ample wind shear (wind direction that changes with height).

Tuesday will start off cloudy with a spotty shower. Then
clouds will break for some sun leading to a warm and humid afternoon. The more
sun we get, the stronger afternoon storms will be. If clouds linger, that will
limit the severe potential. Storms will be scattered in nature which means not
every town will one. Northern Connecticut has slightly better parameters or
ingredients for severe weather. But
strong storms are possible anywhere in the state.

I expect the National Weather Service will issue a Severe
Thunderstorm Watch shortly. Perhaps even
a Tornado Watch for part of the state tomorrow.
We’ll keep you posted!

Loving this discussion of possible scenarios tomorrow from the NWS Boston

Tonight:
Increasing clouds. Low: Mid 60s to near 70 degrees.

Tomorrow: Chance
for a morning shower or thunderstorm. Warm and humid with clouds breaking for
some sun. Afternoon storms could be
strong to severe. High: mid to upper 80s.

Friday, June 19, 2015

The weather will not be perfect for outdoor plans with Dad
this weekend. Saturday isn’t bad. But temperatures will remain cooler than
average with increasing clouds. An isolated shower is possible too. But the chance for rain goes up…way up on Sunday
from the remnant moisture of once Tropical Storm Bill. Rain will be heavy at
times Sunday morning. The afternoon looks drier and very humid with some
brightening possible. But Saturday is still the safer bet for outdoor weekend
plans. Summer arrives Sunday afternoon!

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Friday will start off gloomy with overcast skies and the chance for a shower in spots. But clouds will break for sun as the day progresses. Temperatures will be milder than recent days, climbing into the middle 80s. Saturday will be cooler (70s) despite lots of sunshine. It’s also the pick of the weekend for outdoor plans. On Father’s Day the remnants of once Tropical Storm Bill will move into the northeast. Sunday looks humid and wet at times with scattered downpours and thunderstorms.

Friday, June 12, 2015

A few showers or dying thunderstorms are possible tonight as
a cold front approaches. Luckily, the
front will move through Connecticut after peak heating of the day. Otherwise we
could have severe weather in the forecast like areas to our northwest.

Our mild, summerlike stretch continues this weekend with
highs in the 80s right down to the beaches (albeit a few degrees cooler than
inland areas). Any showers will end before 8 am on Saturday. The rest of the
day features improvement. Clouds will break for sun and less humid air will
filter in as the day progresses. Sunday looks great too! Early fog will burn away revealing lots of
sunshine. Luckily if summer warmth is
drying out your lawn, rain returns on Monday and some could be heavy.

Tonight: Chance
for a few showers or a thunderstorm in spots. Mild and muggy. Low: Mid 60s to
around 70 degrees.

Tomorrow: Clouds
break for sunshine. Becoming less humid as the day progresses. Mild. High: low to mid 80s.

Sunday: Areas of
fog in the early morning. Mostly sunny. Just a few high clouds from time to
time. High: low to mid 80s.

Monday: Cool with
showers and thunderstorms likely. Rain will come down heavy at times. High:
upper 60s to low 70s.

Tuesday: A mix of
clouds and sun with the chance for a lingering shower in spots. High: 80s.

Friday, June 5, 2015

Don’t let the gray sky Saturday morning scare you. Early clouds will break for sunshine.
Temperatures will climb into the 70s right down to the shoreline, making for a
great beach day. Sunday will remain sunny with a few high clouds mixing in late
day. But temperatures will run a few
degrees cooler, especially for the beaches with a sea breeze developing.
Thunderstorms return to the forecast on Monday followed by a return to summer
warmth. We have a chance at hitting 90 degrees by Wednesday.Tonight: Chance
for a shower. Low: mid 50s to around 60 degrees.

Tomorrow: Early
clouds break for mostly sunny skies. North wind at 5 to 15 miles an hour. High:
mid to upper 70s.

Sunday: Sunny,
low humidity. High: low to mid 70s inland.
Cooler at the shoreline in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.

Monday: Mostly
cloudy with showers and thunderstorms developing, mainly in the afternoon. High: mid 60s to around 70 degrees.

Friday, May 29, 2015

Saturday will be the last summer-like day before some major
changes to the forecast. High
temperatures will climb into the 70s and 80s while becoming increasingly muggy.
Early areas of fog and clouds will break for some sunshine. A cold front on
Sunday will end our summery streak and bring us some beneficial showers and
thunderstorms. The day will not be a total wash out. But outdoor plans will be
at the mercy of Mother Nature. That
front could stall near the area on Monday bringing a widespread soaking rain.
With a moderate drought, we’ll take it!

Friday, May 8, 2015

This
weekend will get off to a damp and dreary start. Morning clouds, fog and
drizzle in spots will greet you Saturday morning. Clouds will break for some
sun, mainly in the afternoon with temperatures in the 70s. It will stay cooler
along the shore or parts of southeastern Connecticut (60s) where the clouds and
fog could linger all day. Summer warmth returns again just in time for Mother’s
Day. After a cloudy start, developing
sunshine will help temperatures soar into the 70s and 80s.

Tonight: Becoming cloudy with areas of
fog and drizzle. Low: 50s.

Tomorrow: Morning clouds and fog slowly break for some sun.
Not as warm. High: mid to upper 70s inland, upper 60s for the shoreline.

Sunday: Early clouds and fog give way to sunshine.
Warmer. High: low to mid 80s inland, low 70s for the shoreline.

Monday: Clouds and sun, chance for a few showers. High:
low to mid 80s inland, low 70s for the shoreline.

Tuesday: Clouds and sun, chance for a shower or two. High:
near 80 inland, mid 70s for the shore.

Friday, May 1, 2015

About 2 mins before my weathercast on Thursday, I was informed that Connecticut's American Idol Nick Fradiani would be joining me to do the weather. WHAT!? I quickly jumped into my show timeline and started deleting graphics. I didn't think Nick wanted to show computer models or surface maps. We didn't have any plan going into the weathercast and we didn't need one. Nick was such a down to earth guy and he really knows how to roll with the punches. We're all rooting for you Nick! (Especially me because I don't want you to take my job.)

Right on cue, a warm up arrives for the first weekend of
May! With a southerly wind, the shoreline will be cooler than inland areas for
the next several days. There is also a chance for an isolated shower both days
this weekend. But most towns will stay dry with temperatures climbing through
the 60s on Saturday and 70s on Sunday! The warm up peaks on Monday with high
temperatures approaching 80 degrees. Showers return on Tuesday followed by
cooler temperatures for the rest of next week.

Friday, April 24, 2015

The weather will improve this weekend (although that’s not
saying much after the last few days). Grab
a winter jacket early Saturday morning with freezing cold. Temperatures will rebound, topping out near
60 in the afternoon with more sunshine than recent days. A gusty northwest wind
will continue Saturday. While similar
temps are likely on Sunday, at least the wind will finally diminish. Clouds will thicken up throughout the day
with the chance for an isolated afternoon shower.

A FREEZE WARNING IS
IN EFFECT TONIGHT. PROTECT ALL EARLY
SEASON PLANTS BY BRINGING THEM INSIDE OR COVERING THEM WITH A LIGHT BLANKET.

Tonight: Slow
clearing, breezy, COLD. Low: Upper 20s to mid 30s.

Tomorrow: Mostly
sunny, breezy, not as cold as recent days. High: mid 50s to around 60.
Northwest wind at 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

A cold front will move through the area Wednesday afternoon. That front will bring us a round of rain, some heavy, followed by cooler weather Thursday and beyond! Where's the warmth? Well our weather pattern will stall thanks to a traffic backup in the atmosphere. You will notice a slow moving storm meandering through the great lakes for the coming days. And until we can kick that low away, 50s will be the new normal!

Tonight: Partly
cloudy. Low: Low to mid 40s

Tomorrow: Sunshinefades behind increasing clouds,
showers developing in the afternoon. Some could be heavy. Breezy south wind at
10 to 20 mph, gusts up to 25 mph. High: low 60s.

Thursday: A mix
of sun and clouds, an isolated afternoon shower. High: lower to middle 50s.

Friday, April 17, 2015

There is an enhanced risk for brush fires on Saturday with a
combination of gusty winds and low humidity. Other than that, Saturday will
also be a great day to spend outside. Temperatures
will soar through the 70s and sunshine will mix with a few afternoon clouds. A
cold front will come through in the afternoon. Rain will most likely stay north
of Connecticut although there is a chance for an isolated shower. Sunday will
be noticeably cooler with high temperatures in the 60s inland, 50s for the
shoreline. Wet weather returns late Monday with a coastal storm. Rain could
come down heavy at times Monday night into Tuesday. Cooler, unsettled weather sticks around for
most of next week.

Tonight:
Clearing. Low: 45-50.

A FIRE WEATHER WATCH
IS IN EFFECT SATURDAY. THAT MEANS A
HIGHER RISK OF BRUSH FIRES TO FORM AND SPREAD WITH A COMBINATION OF DRY AIR,
MILD TEMPS AND GUSTY WINDS.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Grab an umbrella on your way out the door Friday. A period
of rain in the morning will taper to scattered afternoon showers. Brightening is possible late in the day with
a few peeks of sun. The weather dries out just in time for Friday into the weekend. Saturday is sunny, windy and warmer with high
temperatures around 70 degrees. Wind
gusts could reach 40 miles an hour. Sunday
is noticeably cooler but remains sunny. A coastal storm will bring a round of soaking
rain early next week.

Friday, April 10, 2015

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for the shoreline until 11
pm with visibility lower than ¼ mile. A
shower is possible early tonight followed by clearing with low temperatures
dropping through the 40s.

After several days of chilly, cloudy and wet weather,
improvement arrives just in time for the weekend! Saturday will be partly to
mostly sunny and dry (finally). Winds will be blustery, blowing out of the
northwest at 15 to 25 miles an hour. That breeze will add a little chill to the
air, with high temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. Sunday is the pick of the
weekend with sunshine, less wind and temperatures soaring through the 60s. The
milder air will stick around through next week.

Tonight: Early
fog and showers followed by clearing. Lows: 40s.

Tomorrow: Partly
to mostly sunny and finally dry! Breezy
northwest wind at 15 to 25 miles an hour. High: mid to upper 50s.

Sunday: Sunny and
warm. High: mid 60s inland, near 60 for
the shoreline.

Monday: Warm with
lots of sunshine. High: mid 60s to around 70 degrees.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Cooler air marches in on Wednesday with high temperatures
struggling to reach 40 degrees, ouch!
While most of the day will be dry, keep an umbrella handy with the
chance for a passing shower. The big
concern will be after the evening commute Wednesday night with a round of sleet
and freezing rain possible for parts of inland Connecticut. The morning drive
on Thursday could be slippery in spots.
Thursday is another cloudy, cool and damp day. Milder air moves in Friday into this weekend.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Soak up that sun! It's all downhill from here. Lots of clouds the rest of the week with showery periods and below average temperatures. Hey...at least the weekend looks promising.Tonight:
Increasing clouds. Low: Low to mid 40s inland, upper 40s for the shoreline.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

After three months of maternity leave, I'm coming back to work on Monday. But I'm not the same person I was when I left. I'm the proud mommy of a beautiful baby boy and I've never been happier!I always thought being a meteorologist was one of the toughest jobs in the world. But that all changed three months ago when we had our son Andon. Being a parent is the most challenging job in the planet!

Here's a secret...I did not experience love at first sight when I met my son. I was scared out of my mind. This little guy was so sweet and helpless. And I was so clueless. I had never changed a diaper before. I never babysat. How would I know when to feed or bathe or change him? I didn't want to break this delicate creature!

Flash forward 3 months later and the transformation amazes me. Not only can I change diapers but I can do them in my sleep (really, I have). I'm not clueless anymore either! I know if Andon is crying after a meal he probably just needs to be burped. If Andon is fussing around 4pm, he's probably just tired. And I know to enjoy every big goofy smile because he's growing and changing so fast! While every parent has fears, they no longer overwhelm me. When I look at Andon I'm overwhelmed with love.

Coming back to work is bittersweet. I love my job!! I miss forecasting the weather (and having conversations that don't revolve around poop). But I will also miss spending precious time with my baby. Luckily I still have each morning with him before heading to work. It's all about finding that balance!

People ask me if I feel like I missed out this winter since the weather was so wild. No way! It was great enjoying all the storms at home with my family. I normally never get to relax and look out the window when a storm is rolling in. But I'm excited to get back in the action again. Flooding and severe weather season is around the corner!

I might be a little rusty but I'll see you Monday at 5, 10 & 11!

Look at how much he has grown! This is Andon a few days after birth compared to 3 months!